Automotive News

Innovative Skyroad Showcases Latest Jaguar XJ +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

BEIJING - March 30, 2016: Jaguar took its latest XJ to one of the world’s most spectacular modern roads - the "Skyroad" in China - to find out how innovation in road technology and design is helping to match the improving ride of modern luxury cars. The 240km-long road, officially named the Yaxi Expressway, cost o ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Kia Optima Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) best-selling nameplate, the all-new 2016 Optima, has earned the highest designation possible – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention. The rating reflec ... Continue reading

Cord L-29 Receives FIVA 'Best Preserved Vehicle' Award

Mar 31, 2016

FIVA AWARDS 'BEST PRESERVED VEHICLE' TO CORD L-29 as first action under UNESCO patronage of FIVA World Motoring Heritage Year AMELIA ISLAND - March 31, 2016: FIVA's latest initiative to mark World Motoring Heritage Year 2016 is the presentation of a series of awards for Best Preserved Vehicle at top concours events aro ... Continue reading

Magna launches 'Safer Mobility' public challenge to uncover innovative automotive safety ideas

Mar 31, 2016

Offering $100,000 prize pool for winning ideas; submit through May 30, 2016 TROY, MI, March 30, 2016 - Although vehicle safety continues to improve, automotive innovation leaders such as Magna International Inc. realize there's no time to rest. Additionally, Magna recognizes that the effort to find the next great safet ... Continue reading

Road America's Race Season is Almost Here!

Mar 31, 2016

THE 2016 RACE SEASON AT ROAD AMERICA IS ALMOST HERE! ELKHART LAKE, Wis., March 30, 2016 - The 2016 race season is almost underway, and there is certainly a lot to look forward to at America's National Park of Speed! In the offseason, quite a bit has changed, Road America broke ground on a new retail and visitors' cente ... Continue reading

Renault Kaptur: A New Four-Wheel Drive Crossover For Russia

Mar 31, 2016

MOSCOW - March 31, 2016: Renault extended its range today with the presentation in Moscow of the all-new Renault KAPTUR crossover which will be equipped with four-wheel drive transmission in Russia. The KAPTUR is one of the 10 new models that Groupe Renault’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced for this year ... Continue reading

As Car Crashes Increase, PCI Calls for Action to Curb Distracted Driving

Mar 31, 2016

CHICAGO—With distracted driving on the rise and contributing to the increase in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “One Text or Call Could Wreck It A ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Launches 2016 Apprenticeship Search

Mar 31, 2016

LONDON - March 31, 2016: As the summer school term and exam season approaches, many young people's thoughts will start to turn to what career route they will take in September. For those looking for a career in retail or engineering, a great starting point could be an apprenticeship, and - to that end - Volkswagen Comm ... Continue reading

Fraser McCombs Capital Launches Automotive-Focused Investment Fund

Mar 31, 2016

SAN ANTONIO—Fraser McCombs Capital (FMC) announced today it is launching a second automotive-focused investment fund, FMC Fund II. FMC was founded by Billy Joe “Redâ₠; ;¬??? McCombs and Chase Fraser in 2012. McCombs is the founder of the Red McCombs Automotive Group, a co-founder of Clear Chan ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Mar 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima earns the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an optional front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. The 2016 Optima is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonat ... Continue reading

The Best Beaches for Families in 2016 +VIDEO

Mar 30, 2016

EWING, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- Family Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site, has released its annual list of the Best Beaches for Families – naming the best beaches in the nation, specifically for families traveling with kids of all ages. "Choosing an ideal beach for families can be quite difficult," e ... Continue reading

Vacation Safety Tips

Mar 30, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2016 -- With the arrival of spring comes vacation planning. Whether it's a family getaway during April or May or preparing for summer travel plans, the fun and excitement of vacation leaves no room to worry. These seasonal months are meant for travel, with the sun shining and the kids alm ... Continue reading

Dodge Ranks First in Mass-Market Automotive Brands on Social Media

Mar 30, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2016 -- New Shareablee Inc. blog ranks Dodge first from Jan. to March 2016 after holding the same position throughout 2015 The Dodge brand was named the number one mass-market auto brand on social media by Shareablee Inc, a social media analytics company. Shareablee announced in its recen ... Continue reading

National Car Care Month

Mar 30, 2016

WAYNE, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- The spring season is synonymous with warmer weather, spring cleaning and…car maintenance. April marks the start of National Car Care Month, and Hankook Tire asked American drivers about their plans and ability to spruce up their vehicles after winter's harsh weather. This includes ge ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL - Cooper Tire

Mar 30, 2016

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. SUMMARY: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air. CONSEQUENCE ... Continue reading